View full sizeOhio's school report cards often are used to judge schools, but some demographics, including income and the education level of adults, also show overall trends.Associated Press file

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio's school report cards often are used to judge schools, but some demographics, including income and the education level of adults, also show overall trends as they relate to the report cards.

Here are averages for median income and education levels for people living within each school district, regardless of whether these residents send children to the public schools.

Percent of adults with a bachelor's degree or above living in these districts

Excellent with distinction: 27.6%

Excellent: 20.9%

Effective: 14.6%

Continuous improvement: 15.5%

Academic emergency or watch: 13.8%

Percent of adults with a high school degree or GED

Excellent with distinction: 90.5%

Excellent: 88.8%

Effective: 85.5%

Continuous improvement: 83.9%

Academic watch or emergency: 81.9%

Median family income

Excellent with distinction: $72,563

Excellent: $64,744

Effective: $54,842

Continuous improvement: $49,111

Academic watch or emergency: $41,728

Source: Analysis of the Census Bureau's 2007-11 American Community Survey.

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